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Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
NYT World Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Marta Zaraska 1 min read
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A study found that trees in cities with brighter lights start producing pollen earlier in the spring and finish later in the fall, adding up to 130 days per year to the allergy season.

A study found that trees in cities with brighter lights start producing pollen earlier in the spring and finish later in the fall, adding up to 130 days per year to the allergy season.
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